Mercury (Hg) was one of the earliest elements. In fact, it was even recognized by Greek alchemists and was given the name hydrargyum, from which its chemical symbol, Hg, originates. It is one of the only elements that is liquid at room temperature (see Bromine), and the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Mercury is used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, mercury switches, and other devices. Missing:
number of neutrons in most common isotope -1 other elements that react with mercury -1 compounds containing mercury -1 abundance in earth's crust -1
Mercury
Mercury (Hg) was one of the earliest elements. In fact, it was even recognized by Greek alchemists and was given the name hydrargyum, from which its chemical symbol, Hg, originates. It is one of the only elements that is liquid at room temperature (see Bromine), and the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Mercury is used in thermometers, barometers, manometers, sphygmomanometers, float valves, mercury switches, and other devices.
Missing:
number of neutrons in most common isotope -1
other elements that react with mercury -1
compounds containing mercury -1
abundance in earth's crust -1